1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (470+ words) Prompted by the devastating scenes of destruction in Nepal after flash flooding, Rotary members organised a street collection in Swanage town centre in Dorset, and were overwhelmed by the generosity of locals and visitors. Over just two Saturdays on the…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (924+ words) A bid to raise £200,000 has been launched by Wareham Men’s Shed as the charity, which fought off an eviction attempt two years ago, looks to secure its long term future. The group, better known as the Shedders, has recorded its…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (651+ words) Local residents are being invited to bring their surplus apples and pears from their gardens to Purbeck Cider’s farm near Corfe Castle in Dorset, so they can be transformed into cider in aid of charity. The independent cider maker will…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (689+ words) In recognition of its high standards of maintenance and care, Godlingston cemetery on the edge of Swanage in Dorset has been presented with a gold standard cemetery award. This is the first time the Swanage Town Council managed graveyard has…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1081+ words) A Swanage couple has celebrated 60 years of marriage with a special riverside break at The Priory Hotel in Wareham, Dorset, and a chance to reflect on six remarkable decades together. George and Christine Dowdell marked their diamond wedding anniversary on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1055+ words) A birthday bash was held at the Swanage Sea Rowing boathouse in Dorset, to mark 25 years since the club was formed in 2001, and to celebrate becoming winners of the Jurassic League for 2026. The double celebration on Sunday 23rd August 2026 was attended…...